Kaloko-Honokohau presentation is today
Ruth Aloua will give an update about her research project called “Reauthorizing Kanaka Oiwi Heritage Discourse at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Hawaii” from 4 to 5 p.m. today at the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park visitor center.
The case study she conducted examined how the management practices of the park affects Kanaka Oiwi and communities the park was created to serve.
For further information, contact the park visitor center at 326-9057.
Elderly Recreation Services announces class schedule
Elderly Recreation Services classes will run through Dec. 5 excluding holidays. Classes and are open to anyone age 55 and older. Most registration fees are $10 per session and can be paid in advance at West Hawaii Civic center or to the instructor on the first day of class. West Hawaii classes are:
• Line dancing, 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Waikoloa Community Church
• Line dancing, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Waimea Community Center
• Line dance aerobics, 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Hale Halawai
• Deep water aerobics, 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kona Community Pool
• Beginner adult swim lessons, 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays
• Intermediate adult swim lessons, 9:30 to 10:15 Tuesdays and 10 to 10:45 a.m.Thursdays
• Senior fitness classes meet from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays at the Kona Aerial Gymnastics gym, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m Tuesdays at Hale Halawai and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Thursdays at Yano Hall.
• Senior yoga, 8:30 a.m. Mondays or 8:30 or 9:30 a.m. Fridays at Hale Halawai. Cost is $5 per class.
• Chair yoga for seniors, 10 a.m. Mondays at Hale Halawai. Cost is $5 per class.
• Zumba Gold, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the West Hawaii Civic Center outdoor pavilion
• Zumba Toning, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Fridays at the West Hawaii Civic Center outdoor pavilion
• Tai Chi classes, 9 a.m. Wednesdays at Yano Hall. This new beginner series improves center and balance.
• Pickleball equipment is provided and it is free to play from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at at the outdoor basketball courts at Kekuaokalani Gym.
For more information, call the Elderly Recreation Services office at 323-4340.
Cancer support group meets
A cancer support group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Teshima’s restaurant in Honalo. People newly diagnosed with cancer and cancer survivors are welcome, as well as interested caregivers and supportive family members.
The group meets to share cancer-related issues and to lend support to one another.
For more information, call Shirley at 323-2732.
Reading program held at Kona library
The Friends of the Libraries, Kona is hosting a free family Read Aloud program, “Books are Building Blocks,” from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Kailua-Kona Public Library. Registration will take place from 4:30 to 5 p.m. in front of the library.
During this school year, the theme is “Fizz Boom Read” and the program will be focusing on science. The program will be held on the last Tuesday of each month. Parents must attend the program with their children.
To sponsor a program or for more information, email fold@folkhawaii.com or visit folkhawaii.com.
Native Hawaiian Convention held in Honolulu
Online registration is open for the 13th annual Native Hawaiian Convention to be held Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu.
The convention is being hosted by the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and the Sovereign Councils of the Hawaiian Home Lands Assembly with the theme “We are many, we are one.” The convention will convene with two days of caucuses covering topics including housing, education and cultural practitioners. It will culminate on Thursday with a policy round table and sovereignty summit.
Registration packages are available at at goo.gl/cBpBmE. Special room rates at the Ala Moana Hotel are also available for convention participants at goo.gl/F8w9X1.
For more information, call 596-8155 or via email at info@hawaiiancouncil.org.
Marine sanctuary seeks applicants for advisory council
NOAA’s Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve, part of Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, is seeking applicants for two seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in reserve management and provides advice and recommendations to the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries regarding the reserve.
The reserve is accepting applications for the following seats: Native Hawaiian elder alternate and Native Hawaiian alternate. Applicants who are chosen as members or alternates should expect to serve a two-year term, or until a different advisory body is created.
Applications are due Sept. 30. To receive an application, or for more information, please contact Hoku Johnson, acting deputy superintendent, at hoku.johnson@noaa.gov, or 725-5800. Application kits can also be downloaded at papahanaumokuakea.gov/council/.